Metric cruiser rider here. I prefer them for long, laid-back, scenic rides. I ride not so much for adrenaline but relaxation. Twisties are fun but so is a straight road between towns in the middle of nowhere. For me riding is most enjoyable from 40-60 MPH, but with 1700 cc’s it’s also big enough with enough power to…

I get your point. I’d suggest a better analogy would be supercar versus convertible. A supercar guy would complain about how wallowy a Miata’s suspension was and how every time he pressed the accelerator nothing really happened. Lol. The Miata guy would probably complain about how difficult it was to get into a Lambo…

That's a little different than your original (kinda bitchy) post.. My answer is they're priced competitively with what Honda/Yamaha/Kawi are offering in the cruiser segment. As far as the ancient tech goes, if it's simple and it works why change it? HD is big on its heritage, so the OHV v-twin isn't going anywhere.

Valves have been self-adjusting on Harley engines since the introduction of the Evolution engines in 1984/5, so unless you're working on an old Shovelhead or older, no adjustment necessary. Also, the engines are rubber mounted to provide comfort and a smooth ride. But you probably don't care other than to bash HD, so…

Seriously. As a Harley owner, this site is unusually spiteful.

This is why you struggled as a moto journalist. Not everyone has to ride an adv bike in Rev’IT adv suits.